BNY Mellon California AMT-Free Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. - Class Z (DRCAX)

Fund Assets	464.21M
Expense Ratio	0.664%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	20.48%
Dividend (ttm)	0.40
Dividend Yield	3.13%
Dividend Growth	4.17%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	12.82
YTD Return	-2.86%
1-Year Return	-2.28%
5-Year Return	-2.06%
52-Week Low	12.62
52-Week High	13.72
Beta (5Y)	0.05
Holdings	217
Inception Date	Jul 26, 1983

About DRCAX

BNY Mellon California AMT-Free Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. - Class Z is an open-end mutual fund that focuses on providing investors with a high level of current income exempt from both federal and California state income taxes. The fund primarily invests in municipal bonds issued by a diverse range of California entities, with a particular emphasis on securities that are not subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT). Its portfolio is tailored for those seeking tax-advantaged income, especially residents of California. Managed by the Dreyfus fund family since its inception in 1994, the fund is notable for its substantial asset base and a disciplined approach to credit quality, typically reflecting lower credit risk relative to peers. It distributes income monthly and aims to maintain a moderate yield while adhering to stringent risk management standards. The fund’s significant role in the municipal bond market lies in its capacity to direct capital toward California’s public infrastructure and community development projects, thereby supporting vital state and local initiatives.

• Fund Family: BNY Mellon
• Category: Muni California Long
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: DRCAX
• Share Class: Class Z
• Index: Bloomberg Municipal Bond TR

Performance

DRCAX had a total return of -2.28% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.64%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FCMAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor California Muni Inc A	0.76%
FCTFX	Fidelity	Fidelity California Municipal Income Fund	0.43%
FIJBX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor California Muni Inc Z	0.40%
FCMQX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor California Muni Inc I	0.52%
FCMTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor California Muni Inc M	0.67%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
DCAYX	Class Y	0.56%
DCMIX	Class I	0.61%
DCAAX	Class A	0.85%
DCACX	Class C	1.66%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03428	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03296	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03735	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03321	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03419	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.0331	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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